About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Japanese Auto Pros and noticed something odd. The smell of freshly baked sushi wafted through the open garage door, mingling with the usual scent of oil and exhaust. Curious, he peeked inside and saw an old mechanic bent over a workbench, chopsticks in his hand, expertly assembling a perfect roll. ‘Hey,’ called the delivery guy, ‘you mind if I grab some?’
The mechanic looked up, wiped his hands on his grease-stained apron, and smiled. ‘Help yourself!’
2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Japanese Auto Pros and noticed an old man standing in front of the closed shop. The driver got curious and approached him. ‘Excuse me,’ said the old man, ‘do you know where I can get my car fixed for just five dollars?’ The delivery driver smiled and replied, "Sure thing, sir!" He walked inside, found the owner, whispered something, and came back with a big grin. 'Hey,' he said to the old man, 'we’re open twenty-four seven—just like our prices!' They both laughed heartily as the old man drove off, his car humming contentedly.
3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Japanese Auto Pros and noticed an eerie humming sound coming from inside the workshop. Curious, he peered through the window and saw a mechanic deep in concentration, his hands moving faster than ever before—only there wasn’t any engine running. The delivery driver watched, mouth agape, until suddenly the mechanic stopped mid-motion, looked around, and smiled sheepishly. Turned out he was just practicing for an upcoming karaoke contest. The next day, everyone at Japanese Auto Pros sang ‘Sukiyaki’ together, and the delivery driver became their unofficial mascot.
4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Japanese Auto Pros and noticed an old man standing outside, muttering something about ‘wa no koto’ while adjusting his kimono. The delivery driver smiled and thought, ‘Another late-night customer.’ He got out of his truck and asked, ‘Need some help?’ The old man looked up, nodded solemnly, and said, ‘Arigatou gozaimasu,’ then vanished into thin air like he never existed. To this day, locals joke that Japanese Auto Pros has a secret clientele from another world!’